Sinhala-Hindu New Year Celebrations were organised by the Sri Lankan Association of Kenya on 1st May 2011. The New Year celebrations were ceremonially declared open by H.E.. Jayantha Dissanayake, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Kenya after hoisting the National Flag and lighting the traditional oil lamp.
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Islamabad celebrated the 2600th Sambuthdhatwa Jayanthi religious festival at the International Buddhist Center in Islamabad on 17 May 2011. Hon Federal Minister of Pakistan Mr ...
The Assistant Director General of UNESCO in charge of Education welcomed the efforts being made by Sri Lanka to establish a Teacher Development Institute in Sri Lanka which would serve as a hub for the region in catering to national needs while reaching out to countries in the region to support their teacher networks and strengthen their professional capacity.
The Minister of Education and Representative of Sri Lanka on the Executive Board of UNESCO, Hon Bandula Gunawardhana called for an enhanced and active role for UNESCO in the sphere of education for peace and sustainable development, including in post conflict Sri Lanka.
The town of Argentan in Normandy welcomed Sri Lanka as the Guest-of-Honour for their historic Quasimodo Fair. Held for the 87th year from 29th April to 01st May 2011, the annual fair drew together several thousands and provided an opportunity to showcase Sri Lankan products, culture and cuisine among a multiplicity of other areas.
The Asia Pacific Group of UNESCO in association with UNESCO organized a round table on “The Role of the Silk Road in the Rapprochement of Cultures.”
